What has , is and will be happening at our wonderful school.

Balladen CP School Newsletter

What has , is and will be happening at our wonderful school.

Balladen CP School News

Here you will find news, photographs and films of what has happened at our amazing school.

You can also read about what is being learned in the classrooms throughout the week as well as ways you can help your child / children at home.

If you have any comments or suggestions about how we can improve our newsletter please do send an email to Mr. Ringrose at neirin@balladen.org.uk or come and have a chat at school.

Thank you so much for your support!

View from the office

Monday 5/12/2016 - Friday 9/12/2016

Dear Parents and Carers,

I have always felt very privileged to be an educator and a learner. To witness the joy when a child understands a new concept or manages to overcome a challenge they never thought they could is always a magical moment. This week at Balladen we have had many moments of children really progressing in their learning and their self belief. In Reception and Year One the children are making excellent progress in their writing and Year Three and Four managed to give me goosebumps when I was fortunate enough to listen to their Christmas production on Thursday. These very special moments would not be possible without the wonderful teachers and teaching assistants who show their commitment each and every day at Balladen and without your support and understanding. Thank you to all of you.

This week the children showed their excellent behaviour when listening to a representative from NSPCC who came to talk to the whole school about being safe and not being afraid to speak out. She led two assemblies with the whole school and two workshops with Year Five and Year Six. The children listened attentively and showed that they knew what to do at school if they felt unsafe. Well done everyone.

As you know we are in the middle of rehearsals for our Christmas productions. They are going very well. Thank you for your understanding about tickets. The remaining tickets will go on sale on Monday so if you do require any more please do make sure that you come to school to purchase some. Thank you.

We have all had another wonderful week of learning here at Balladen. The week has been full of smiling children!

Have a wonderful weekend. I look forward to seeing all of those Monday smiles!

What we will be learning next week.

Reception

In English this week...

This week in English we are carrying out reading assessments and assessing high frequency words.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning to count a set of objects and record this accurately.

We are also learning...

We are also learning about the Christmas Story. We will be making Christmas cards.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please read as much as possible to and with your child / children at home.

Year 1

In English this week...

This week in English we are learning to record the Christmas Story.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning Christmas number bonds.

We are also learning...

We are also making props for our Christmas production.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please keep reading.

Year 2

In English this week...

This week in English we are retelling the beautiful winter story of ‘The Snowman’ by Raymond Briggs.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are using and applying knowledge of time to solve word problems. We will also be practising our number bonds to 20.

We are also learning...

We will also be learning how to cross stitch for our Christmas tree decoration. We will be making our Christmas cards.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please continue to read every night.

This will be your last week of spelling homework!

Year 3

In English this week...

This week in English we are learning to use adjectives, alliteration and similes to write Christmas shape poem and Christmas acrostic poems.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning to solve word problems applying all maths operations with links to Christmas. Children will be tested on their current times tables.

We are also learning...

We are also learning to understand and recall the Christmas story.

We will paint our 3D fruit and make Christmas decorations from clay. We will enjoy making our Christmas cards and calendars.

Ways you can help your child / children...

No spelling or maths homework please enjoy relaxing and reading.

Practice the songs for our Christmas shows on Tuesday.

Year 4

In English this week...

This week in English we are typing up and publishing our own version of the ‘Pied Piper’ entitled ‘The Tiny Trumpeter’ which we will be sharing with the infants.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are practising our mental calculation skills. Number bonds, partitioning and times tables! We will also be solving some maths Christmas puzzles!

We are also learning...

We are also making WInter pictures for display as well as Christmas cards. We will have the opportunity to watch the other classes’ dress rehearsals this week!

Ways you can help your child / children...

This will be be the last week for homework which will be set on Monday and will be due in on Friday. Please remember your pjs and teddy for the show.

Year 5

In English this week...

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning to solve Christmas themed word problems relating to all aspects of the year 5 maths curriculum. We will also enjoy taking part in some maths relay challenges.

We are also learning...

We are also going to design and make our Christmas cards and calendars. We will also be taking part in a number of class Christmas competitions which will include writing a story about an elf, poetry writing and an art competition.

Ways you can help your child / children...

There is no spelling or topic homework this week. Homework is to read, learn all of the words to our Christmas songs and times table practise.

A little reminder that our Christmas production is on Thursday. Please remind your child to bring a christmas jumper and black jeans or leggings into school before Thursday. Thank you!

Year 6

In English this week...

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning to solve multistep word problems and these will have links to Christmas.

We are also learning...

Ways you can help your child / children...

Don't forget to continue to read on a daily basis.

Keep using taught spelling strategies to learn those tricky spellings.